Kids Having Kids

Once I was introduced to the idea of birth control in middle school, I asked myself why do we talk about issues that I could support or be against. It is always a good thing to be prepared for difficult situations but prescription contraceptives could also promote sexual behavior among preteens. Mainly, I think about the differences between oral contraceptives and condoms, which were already being provided at the clinic. The big one is that condoms are an effective method to prevent pregnancy AND sexually transmitted diseases. So, although I cannot really pick a side, I do believe that there was not any problem with only providing condoms.
To start, I will not have girls. I know this seems very irrational but I hope, in the future, that I have boys and then possibly girls so their brothers can look after them. The reason I pray for this is because girls are too much to think handle. They have the greater impact if they get pregnant and their reputation gets ruined even at the slightest social mistake. Girls have to be twice as careful and this is a burden I do not want to experience.
However, if I do have a girl I would hope to establish a relationship with her early on so that in the future if she was faced with this issue she would come to me. I am all about establishing positive relationships. If my sister was to begin taking birth control I wouldn’t rat on her but I’d hope she tell me all of her experiences so I could give her my opinion on her actions. Also, people fail to mention that birth control options such as the pill can result in clearer skin, a reduction the symptoms of menstrual periods, and lessening the frequency of periods. This is an area males have no reason to talk.

Did I Ask You To Touch Me?

Because Americans are so used to the term “probable cause”, many would disagree with the idea that stop-and-frisk is legal because it is based on “reasonable suspicion”, a slight rewording but wit a definitive line of separation. Personally, I believe it is legal because the government’s purpose is to protect and govern its people in order to promote safety and maintain order. Numbers show that this policy has had a positive impact on major cities such as New York so it is somewhat safe to assume that it would make Philadelphia safer. However, the problem lies in the definition of “reasonable suspicion” and whether or not this suspicion can be justified under legal terms. The government must clearly identify under what conditions a citizen would be subject to a search.

Attn: Touching Leads To Sex!

Banning physical contact, even hugging, is completely ridiculous. Personally, I’m a very touchy-feely person. With my friends, I hug, interlock arms, sit on, and even caress when we joke around, girls and guys alike. The example of a Latina braiding someone’s hair and getting in trouble for it is ridiculous. I braid hair all the time at my school during free periods. Its fun and if I went to one of the schools against any type of affection I would probably be expelled. These schools are overreacting and I cannot see what they are saving these kids from. The administrators probably did not get enough love and affection during their childhood.

Pop Culture: A Crutch to Institutions

We are a product of our environment. I believe today’s students have absorbed popular culture but there is no reason that the topic should not be discussed in an institution of higher learning. The benefits of learning about ones culture are numerous. A teacher can relate examples from his students’ perspective to arouse interest. For example, I took up an extra class during a summer enrichment program titled Literature of the Scientists. We began to assess the definition of a genius and my teacher had us watch “A Beautiful Mind” to further our discussion. This 2001 film was about a Nobel Prize winner, John Nash, and a winner of four Oscars. This piece of pop culture helped me, as well as my classmates, understand one way to perceive a genius, an introvert with an unusual way of thinking. This was a more entertaining way of expressing an idea and it helped me write a more passionate essay about the meaning of genius.

* picture sampled from stormteacup.wordpress.com/2007/09/27/would-you/